Shin Megami Tensei II SNES box art

Super Nintendo · RPG

Shin Megami Tensei II

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreRPG
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesMegami Tensei
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Shin Megami Tensei II is a role-playing game developed by Atlus.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

It is part of the Megami Tensei series; on the SNES you can also try Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei If…. The series also appears on other systems with Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (DS) and Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (DS). Atlus also made GP-1, GP-1: Part II and Power Instinct for the SNES.

Shin Megami Tensei II is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Shin Megami Tensei II is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Shin Megami Tensei II gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Shin Megami Tensei II cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health Character 17E1010FF

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Shin Megami Tensei II walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Shin Megami Tensei II FAQ

When did Shin Megami Tensei II come out on the SNES?

Shin Megami Tensei II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Shin Megami Tensei II?

It was developed by Atlus.

Is Shin Megami Tensei II multiplayer?

No. Shin Megami Tensei II is a single-player game.

How long does Shin Megami Tensei II take to play?

As a role-playing game, Shin Megami Tensei II typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Shin Megami Tensei II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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